My Moldovan Brother

This is a picture taken of my host brother on the first day of school. He is in his final year and the girl on his shoulders is getting ready to begin her first day. We were still getting to know one another, but this smile as he turned the corner came to signify our relationship. In addition to being one of the top English speaking students in our school and in my classroom, we spend time together on a daily basis. This picture reminds me of the craziness that came with the first few weeks at site and how much I appreciated having him around.